Bringing to life the daily rituals, struggles, and triumphs of a small French town in the Middle Ages, this engaging local history offers a window into the social and economic dynamics of medieval Europe. Louis Guibert skillfully weaves together archival sources, archaeological research, and folklore to reconstruct the story of Saint-Leonard-de-Noblat and its inhabitants, illuminating the complexities of rural life in the High Middle Ages.

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